Zbór ewangelicko-reformowany w Oksie (ok. 1566–1679) i jego pastorzy
The Reformed Congregation at Oksa (c. 1566–1679) and Its Pastors
Author(s): Kazimierz BemSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, 16th Century, 17th Century, Other Christian Denominations, History of Religion
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Oksa; Lesser Poland; Protestantism; Calvinism; Rej family; Reformed clergy; Counterreformation;
Summary/Abstract: The Reformed congregation in Oksa played an important role in the history of 17th century Calvinism in Lesser Poland. Throughout its over 100 years of existence and under the continued patronage of the Rej family the town was not only the place of numerous synods, the location an impressive church edifice, a Reformed school but also the seat of may influential pastors of the Church: Franciszek Stankar the Younger (1562–1621) and Jerzy Laetus (1609–c. 1656). The article traces the history of the congregation, the clergy who ministered there, its last 20 years and the circumstances surrounding its suppression in 1679.
Journal: Odrodzenie i Reformacja w Polsce
- Issue Year: 64/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 71-103
- Page Count: 33
- Language: Polish
